I'm in reciept of DSS and i'm a private tenant, i'm about to move house, can i get help with the bond?

Question

I'm in reciept of DSS and i'm a private tenant, i'm about to move house, can i get help with the bond?

Answer 1

Local councils and sometimes the local CAB have a rent deposit scheme which will pay for the deposit at a very low rate of interesrt loan  

Answer 2

A lot of Councils now have a rent deposit scheme, where they either pay all or part of your bond, or issue a certificate of guarantee that they will cover the Landlord up to a certain amount.  You usually only qualify if you cant raise the bond (ie on benefits), and are not priority for council/ social housing. So try the housing dept. of your Council to see if they are running such a scheme.  

Answer 3

It's possible they will give you a small loan for the bond, which you will have to pay back. This is done on a case by case basis and depends on the situation. If you have just decided to move, then they may not give you it. On the other hand, if you are being evicted, then that may make you eligible.

Alternatively, quit sucking on the t*t of government and get a JOB!

Answer 4

im not sure about now but 2 years ago thay helpd me out and i had to pay it back out of my social money... so give them a call and ask i belive thay still do it.. good luck with getting the help and with the move...